Hot shoes and warm feet

I was onto something big that would revolutionize cold-weather riding and help millions of bike
riders around the world.

This morning, about an hour before I left on my bike commute to work in 30-degree weather, I
nudged Penny gently aside and put my bike shoes on the heater grate. The idea was: they’d be warm
and toasty by the time it was time to ride, and I’d ride to work with sweaty feet.

First: Penny wasn’t thrilled to have to share her favorite spot, but understood the
importance.

Second: My feet were indeed warm and toasty after I put on my warm and toasty bike shoes. “This
is going to work,” I told Penny.

Third: My shoes were cold by the time I was at the end of my block.

Fourth: After 8 or 9 miles, my feet were starting to get numb. Just like they always do.

Oh well, back to the drawing board. Maybe the microwave will work better.